Cell Therapy Analytics Research Associate II

ImmunityBio; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Equity award

Job summary

ImmunityBio in San Diego, CA is seeking a Research Associate II in Analytical Development to support adoptive cell therapy projects across our cell platform programs. You will help develop, optimize and validate bioassays and support lab operations while performing studies that advance product characterization and process development.

The role requires a BS with 3+ years or MS with 1+ year in biology-related fields, experience with immunoassays (Mass Cytometry, Flow Cytometry, ELISA) and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or a related field.
• Master's degree with 1+ years in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology or a related field.
• Experience with immunoassay technologies such as, Mass Cytometry (CytOf), flow cytometry, HPLC, ELISA and MSD and molecular assays (Q-PCR) to support cell characterization as required.
• Experience with cell therapy products including NK and T cells is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell-based assays with minimal supervision to support analytical and process development team.
• Maintain cells as required for various assays.
• Maintain, calibrate and operate cell analytical equipment and instruments.
• Develop standard operating procedures, analytical test methods, analytical sampling plans and batch records.
• Provide support to cross-functional teams to advance development of cell therapy products.
• Develop or adapt analytical methods for cell therapy products and develop process improvements and efficiencies.
• Design and execute analytical method development and qualification in support of lead candidate selection, process development, product release and stability, and product characterization.
• Design and execute experiments to develop, qualify, and transfer cell-based potency methods for the testing and release of pipeline products.
• Provide support to the bioanalytical testing of samples for immunogenicity and biomarkers.

Skills

Cell culture

Analytical development

Bioassay development

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Mass Cytometry CytOf

Flow Cytometry

HPLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Immunology/related field

Master's degree in Biology/Immunology/related field

Tools

Mass Cytometry CytOf

Flow Cytometry

HPLC

ELISA

MSD Platform

Q-PCR

Job description

ImmunityBio in San Diego, CA is seeking a Research Associate II in Analytical Development to support adoptive cell therapy projects across our cell platform programs. You will help develop, optimize and validate bioassays and support lab operations while performing studies that advance product characterization and process development.

The role requires a BS with 3+ years or MS with 1+ year in biology-related fields, experience with immunoassays (Mass Cytometry, Flow Cytometry, ELISA) and a